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Feb 12, 2016

New Double Pattern Pack! Bilby & Mole are here! Hooray!

Meet my Bilby & Mole Double Pattern Pack! ★ Help Stop Species Extinction! ★ I've teamed up with the Save the Bilby Fund​ to raise awareness for these adorable endangered Aussie Animals.  With only approx. 500 Bilbies left in the world , these endangered animals need our hep!  
Grab your Bilby/Mole  ITH Embroidery Machine Pattern Here!
  Could you love a Bilby for Easter?! I can!  
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Feb 10, 2016

★ Stop Species Extinction! - New Bilby Pattern Sneak Peek!

I have teamed up with the Save the Bilby Fund​ to raise awareness for these adorable endangered Aussie Animals.  With only approx. 500 left in the world Could you love a Bilby for Easter?! I can!
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Learn more about how to help save the beautiful Bilby's Here
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Jan 29, 2016

New Monkey ITH & Sewing Patterns are Here!

Do you have a Cheeky Monkey or two in your family?! I know I do! Hahaha! Now my BIG Monkeys and Baby Monkeys come in both ITH and Sewing Patterns Hooray!

Grab my   ITH BIG Monkey Pattern Here!



Grab the PDF Sewing Pattern Baby Monkey Here! 

These cheeky Monkeys can't wait to get up to mischief with your little ones!


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Jan 28, 2016

NEW Dress Up Doll Mermaid & Mermen Sewing Pattern Tail Sets!

NEW Dress Up Doll Clothes Mermaid & Mermen Tail Set Sewing Patterns! Splish Splash! Fun, Fast & oh so Easy!   Grab the Sewing Pattern Here!
 
Turn any of my large dolls and softies into beautiful Mermaid Maidens and King Tritons of the Deep!  
Can you say .. Mer-Cat ;)   So versatile! So fun!
 
 Happy Sewing from Sarah
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Jan 22, 2016

NEW ITH Big Lamb is Here! Hooray!

Grab the ITH Embroidery Machine Big Lamb Pattern Here!   Meet Lilly the Lamb & her shy brother Leo .. He's always being called the Black Sheep of the family but I can assure you he's adorable!
Only 3 Hoops! 4 hoop sizes  Personalize for Easter, Birthday & Baby showers!  ★ Did I say BIG, 11 - 18.5 inches! ★WOW!★ 
Don't have an Embroidery Machine, don't worry!!   Grab the PDF Lamb Sewing Pattern...
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Jan 21, 2016

Design your own DADD Doll

Feeling creative? Print out my Design a Doll Sheet ..... Grab some pens & design yourself a Doll don't forget to let your kids join in the fun!
Take your little ones sketches and turn them into real DADD dollies!!!  Fun Fun Fun! For everyone!

Grab the Design a Doll print out here!
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Jan 08, 2016

NEW Piglet Softie Sewing & ITH Patterns are here!

My NEW Piglet Pattern is here!  Hooray!
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Super fun to stitch and fast too!  Oink-tastic!
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Dec 24, 2015

Merry Christmas to all my wonderful Doll & Softie making firends!



★ I would like to wish all of you, my wonderful DADD Friends (& your families) a very ★ Merry Christmas ★ and a ★ Happy New Year! ★  
Oh my goodness what a fun year this has been! 67 NEW Sewing & ITH Patterns were added to the Dolls And Daydreams Collections and 100’s and 100’s of your amazing dolls and softie photos were added to our beautiful group! And what a beautiful, kind, loving, caring …...
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Nov 30, 2015

Dolls And Daydreams Sale!

 SALE!
★ Thought you Missed the SALE? ★ Don't worry!  I'm extending the sale until 3pm today!  Hooray!  
Apologies for anyone who experienced problems ordering over the weekend - it seems we broke the internet LOL - now you have another chance to get your order in! 
Let's Shop!
★ Thank you everyone! ★ I'll be working through e-mails this morning and making sure everyone gets sewing asap! 
 Happy Sewing from Sarah
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Nov 23, 2015

Black Friday Sale Early Bird Pass GIVEAWAY!

Early Bird Pass GIVEAWAY!
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Head over to my Facebook Group for your chance to WIN one of 5 Early Bird Passes for our Black Friday SALE!  ★ Find the GIVEAWAY Post to enter! ★Winners will be picked tomorrow morning! ★
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Good Luck Ladies!  Get those Wish Lists at the ready!
 Happy Sewing from Sarah
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Nov 20, 2015

★ My Guardian Angel Tree Topper Pattern is here! ★

My Guardian Angel Tree Topper Pattern is here! These make the perfect Christmas Tree Toppers but can easily be taken down and played with all year round as a beautiful keepsake doll!

She is the last of the Christmas 2015 patterns this year! Enjoy! 
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Find the ITH Embroidery Machine pattern Here!
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Find the PDF Sewing Machine pattern Here!
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Hugs and Happy Handmade Holidays Everyone! Sarah xxxxx
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Nov 13, 2015

My Enchanted Elves Patterns are Here!!

My Enchanted Elves are Here!!  Find ALL of my X-mas Patterns HERE! Whip up the perfect cheeky festive friends for your little ones this Christmas! 

Get the ITH Enchanted Elf Here!

These magical mischievous elves can't wait to play!

Get the PDF Sewing Pattern Here! 

What fun you will have stitching them up in all the amazing x-mas prints!! 
 Happy Handmade Holidays!

 Happy Sewing from Sarah
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Nov 06, 2015

Angelic Angel Patterns are here!

My adorable Angelic Angels Pattern have come to join ALL of my Festive Christmas Patterns over at Dolls And Daydreams!  Hooray! Perfect for little hands to love and baby safe! Whip up some for Christmas (gifts or ornaments), Keepsakes, Christenings and Memorials. Make a boy or a girl just by changing your fabric colors. 
They're so fast to make you'll be amazed, and beginners will love their...
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Oct 26, 2015

Introducing Gift Cards!

I'm excited to announce that Dolls And Daydreams now offers Gift Cards Hooray!   
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Don't know what to ask for for you next Birthday/Christmas?  
Ta Da!  Problem Solved!
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Shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them? 
Give them the gift of Creativity!
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Hugs And Happy Sewing Everyone! Sarah xxx
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http://dollsanddaydreams.com/products/gift-card
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Oct 23, 2015

Gingerbread ITH Embroidery Machine Pattern is here!

Let's bake! Here's a yummy ITH Machine Embroidery Gingerbread Man Pattern to make adorable Gingerbread Stuffie and ... add a Ribbon and they become tree ornaments! 
Get my Free Christmas Tree Ornament Tutorial HERE!
It comes in 5 hoop sizes and makes the perfect Christmas Cookie Cutie - but no eating! Snuggling only please hehehe Plus they are oh so Quick and Easy! 
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Oct 22, 2015

How To turn a Softie pattern into a Christmas Tree Ornament!


Let's make some super cute Christmas Tree Ornaments!!!   Now you can use any of my Christmas Patterns .. but also why not try some others .. like a cute fox or teddy!!  How darling!

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Oct 21, 2015

Winter Woolies Crochet Doll Clothes Pattern Set

No more chilly dollies! Get Hooking this adorable Winter Woolies Crochet Pattern Set for your Dolls today! Such a fun easy Crochet Pattern Set consisting of a cute Hat, Scarf and Cardigan. You will love making them and your Dolly will Love being so Snuggly and Warm this Winter!!!

For my international ladies....



Step by Step photos make it Easy Peasy to make both Rainbow Cloud Girl and Sporty...
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Oct 20, 2015

File Sharing is Wrong, Plain & Simple

Some days you just need a hug. Yesterday was a tough day. I found out that 6 members of my Facebook Doll Making Group have been sharing my original copyrighted designssewing and embroidery patterns with others in a horrid free for all pattern sharing group. This was no accident, I have screen shots where they gleefully welcome each other to the group, I quote “Hi all, you know why we are here so...
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Oct 16, 2015

Little Red and Wolf Patterns are Here!


Meet Little Red, she comes in a Sewing PDF Pattern and and ITH Embroidery machine pattern! Hooray! She loves to play in the woods and will take your little ones on lots of adventures! With her removable Skirt, Apron and Mushroom handbag she will be the talk of Forest Fashion set! So fun, fast and easy to make you might keep one for yourself!

ITH Embroidery Machine Lil Red patterngoes up to a...
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Oct 02, 2015

Dolly Dress Up Add-ons are Here!

I am excited to introduce my Dolly Dress Up Add-on! Dollies Like to Play Dress Up Too! Make your Kiddies and Dollies Matching Costumes with these fun easy PDF Sewing Patterns. Doll, Kids & Adult Sizes included, for family fun!

Doll Romper & Shoes pattern Sold Separately!




Already have one of my costume patterns, check your e-mail, if you brought it from www.DollsAndDaydreams.comyou will have been...
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Sep 18, 2015

My Top 12 Doll Making Tutorials


My Top 10 Sewing Doll Making Tutorials 


big list of free doll making tips and tricks

how to ladder stitch

What fabric where when making a doll









How to cut a doll pattern out of fabric

Hemostats for doll making

embroidery faces doll

how to make doll cheeks

cutting out felt how to 1

Cotton  Appliqués

Customize Your Creations

My Top 2 ITH Doll Making Tutorials

Bunny Rabbit Embroidery Machine ITH Sewing Pattern

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Sep 18, 2015

My Zombie ITH Embroidery Machine Pattern is here!

My Zombie ITH Embroidery Machine Pattern is here!! Hooray! Grab one Today!

Whip up these Easy, Fun & Fast Spooky cute Boys and Girls for your kids this Halloween!

PDF Zombie Sewing Pattern version is Here!

Find ALL of my Halloween Patterns Here!
 Happy Sewing from Sarah
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Sep 12, 2015

Mummy Sewing & Embroidery Patterns are here!

 
 
My Super Cute Mummy Pattern is here! So fun and so faster! Give your little one a sweet treat that won't rot their teeth this Halloween!

I provide options to make them super fast for those of you on the go!! 
 In The Hoop ladies, it comes with an additional 'optional' faux bandage back too!! Looks so professional you'll love it!

Find the ITH Mummy Pattern HERE!


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Sep 11, 2015

My Skeleton Softie Patterns were featured in Stuffed Magazine

My Skeleton Softie pets were featured in Stuffed Magazine! I'm so chuffed! Hooray!

  Want to get featured in MY NEWSLETTER!!!! Post your Skeleton Pets in my Facebook Group HERE! and I will pick One Lucky Winner!!!!


It's the Vol 8. Issue 2 Autumn 2015 if anyone wants to read my ramblings lol

Don't forget NEW Mummy Pattern OUT Tomorrow Morning!!!!

★ See my full Halloween Range Here! 


 Happy Sewing from Sarah
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Sep 04, 2015

Skeleton Doll Pattern is Here!

My NEW Skeleton Doll Pattern is Here!  ☠ Whip up a Spooky Cute Skeleton today! Faster, Fun, for Everyone!

Grab the ITH Skeleton HERE!

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the PDF Sewing Pattern Here!

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Aug 31, 2015

The Dolls And Daydreams™ Pattern Catalogues are HERE!


Ever wanted a quick print out Dolls And Daydreams Pattern Reference Catalogue?  Look no further, now you can print out my full store with cute little photos references in a compact PDF! Hooray!  Never double order again! Check the patterns you have ... need ... can't live without!
These include ALL of my patterns spanning from Jan 2011 - Aug 2015, WOW! 


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Aug 31, 2015

★ My Crocodiles Softie Pattern is here! Hooray!

Croc Crocodile ITH Stuffie Pattern In The Hoop DIY embroidery machine Alligator

You'll make my Crocodiles Softie Patterns  in a 'Snap!' - so fast & fun! Create both boy and girl softies, simply change your fabric for a different look! Grab your Minky Dot, Fleece, and Cotton and whip up a couple today!

Crocodile ITH Stuffie Pattern In The Hoop DIY embroidery machine Alligator

Find your Alligator ITH family Here!

Crocodile Sewing Pattern Croc Softie DIY Alligator plushie gator

Find the Baby Croc PDF Sewing Pattern Here!

 Happy Sewing from Sarah
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Aug 31, 2015

☠ Captain Hook & the Pirate Princess ITH patterns are Here! ☠

Pirate ITH Embroidery Machine Pattern

My Pirate In The Hoop Embroidery machine pattern is here and includes everything you see, their fab face, removable hats and boots, and swords and a step by step photo tutorial so you can't go wrong! Fun, Fast and Versatile!

Pirate ITH Embroidery Machine Pattern

Grab your swashbuckling ITH pattern HERE!

Pirate ITH Embroidery Machine Pattern

PDF Pirate Sewing Pattern equivalent can be found HERE 

 Happy Sewing from Sarah
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Aug 20, 2015

Tiny Tim Doll Pattern Release is here!

Tiny Tim ITH Embroidery Pattern

 Tiny Tim Pattern Release is here! PLUS Bonus Embroidery Machine 4x4 hoop Face Pack! This cheeky little chap can't wait to play rough and tumble games with his sister, Tiny Tilda!

Find my ITH Tiny Tim Embroidery Machine Design Here! 

Tiny Tim Sewing Pattern

Find my PDF Tiny Tim Sewing Pattern Here!

Machine Embrodery Doll Face Pattern by Dolls And Daydreams 2

And find my Tiny Tilda & Tim Double Embroidery Machine Face Pack Hereto speed up sewing up your dolls! Fit's a 4x4...
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Aug 20, 2015

Poppy Poppet Machine Embroidery Face is HERE!

Poppy Machine Embrodery Doll Face Pattern
Peek-A-Boo! My Poppy Poppet Machine Embroidery Face is HERE!

Comes in 3 sizes - Only need a 4x4 hoop - Fits:

* Large and Small Doll Sewing Patterns
* My Poppy Poppet Art Doll Pattern
* Large fits 8x12 & 7x12 - Small fits 6x10 & 5x7 ITH Doll Patterns 

SO Cute!!!

 Happy Sewing from Sarah
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Aug 16, 2015

Machine Embroidery Doll Face How To

If you are getting gaps in your eye fill stitches this usually means your fabric has shifted and you have a stabilizer issue. If you are getting puckering around your embroidered faces again it indicates problems with your fabric movement.  Stabilizers are your friends ;)
We're not talking about minor puckering of the head/neck face etc, this is normal and will come out with stuffing .. your dolls...
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Aug 07, 2015

My Tiny Tilda Doll Patterns Are Here!

Tiny Tilda ITH Pattern

My Tiny Tilda Doll Pattern is HERE!!!  Have fun sewing up these little cuties!

My ITH Machine Embroidery Tiny Tilda Doll Pattern let's you make a Baby Safe cutie that comes in 5 hoop sizes and only 2 hoopings! Hooray! 
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Find the ITH Pattern Here: 
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Tiny Tilda Sewing Pattern

Tiny Tilda Sewing Pattern Dolls are an adorable 10" (25.4 cm) tall from cotton and felt fabrics! Perfect for little hands to love, are baby...
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Aug 03, 2015

Seal Pup ITH and Sewing Patterns are here!

Seal Pup ITH Stuffie Pattern

★★★ My New Seal Pup Patterns are Here!! Hooray! ★★★ Super fun, fluffy and fast .. plus you have the option to stuff the tail or not for a different look!

Find the  ITH Seal Pup HERE!
And the Sewing Machine Seal Pup PDF HERE! 

 Happy Sewing from Sarah
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Jul 22, 2015

20% Sale off Store Wide! Hooray!

Pop over to My Facebook Dolly Making Group to grab the code!!! 


Here's how you use a coupon code on www.DollsAndDaydreams.com :
How to use your Code
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Jul 20, 2015

Reversible Retro Swing Doll Coat Sewing Pattern

Reversible Retro Swing Coat Pattern

No more chilly dollies! Whip up this ever so easy Reversible Swing Coat Doll Clothes Sewing Pattern for them and they will be the talk of the town! 
Reversible Retro Swing Coat Pattern
 You will love making it as I have simplified everything for you, there are Only 2 main pattern pieces! WOW! Easy Peasy!

Find It HERE!

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Jul 09, 2015

Turtle Power!! NEW Turtle Pattern Out Today!

Turtle Embroidery In The Hoop Pattern

Quick and easy these Terrific Turtles come as a Turtle Sewing Pattern and an ITH Turtle Embroidery Machine Pattern! Hooray! They are fun and fast to make and ever so easy to customize into you favorite characters.

Turtle Tortious Sewing Pattern

Pssssttt this cute mask might be drawn on but... my ITH ★ Super Hero MASK ★ that might just fit!!! wink wink!

Turtle Embroidery In The Hoop Pattern

Find them Turtle Sewing Pattern Here!

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Jun 25, 2015

Poppy Poppet Doll Sewing Pattern is here!

Poppy Poppet Pocket Dolly

Meet Poppy Poppet Doll Sewing Pattern! I've had many requests for my adorable button joint art dolls. They are my Sweet Wendy Poppet's cousin and can fit all of her Poppet Clothes! Hooray!

Poppy Poppet Pocket Dolly

She's the perfect Art Doll base, Small (12 inches), Jointed and Easy to make. *Make her walk, sit or wave! You'll love how expressive she is!* What set's her apart is her clever leg construction means perfect...
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Jun 11, 2015

NEW Bitty Bubs Baby Doll Sewing Pattern is HERE!

Bitty Bubs Baby Sewing Pattern

I love my New Bitty Bubs Baby Sewing Pattern to make two sizes of Baby Dolls! So cute! The mini one is the perfect size baby bubs for your Dress Up Dollies!

Bitty Bubs Baby Sewing Pattern

So much fun for your little ones to play Mummy and Daddy with and perfect prezzies for Baby Showers and Mum's to be! They're so fast to make you'll be amazed, and beginners will love their simple construction!

Bitty Bubs Baby Sewing Pattern

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Jun 11, 2015

New ITH Bitty Baby Bubs Embroidery Pattern is Here!

Bitty Bubs Baby Doll ITH Embroidery Pattern

Meet my ITH Machine Embroidery Bitty Bubs Baby Doll Pattern! These adorable Baby Safe Baby dolls can be made 99% in the hoop!

Bitty Bubs Baby Doll ITH Embroidery Pattern

It comes in 5 hoop sizes and makes the sweetest newborn bouncing boy & girl bubs ever! Eeeek! Look how cute the 4x4 is!!! Perfect for cuddles & kisses! So much fun for your little ones to play Mummy and Daddy with and perfect gifts for Baby Showersand Mum's to be!
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Jun 04, 2015

Sleepy Time Owl Sewing Pattern is here!



Sleepy Time Owl Sewing Pattern

My Sleepy Time Owl Sewing Pattern is here! You'll love how snugly these little bed time owlets are and how easy they are to make!

Sleepy Time Owl Sewing Pattern

Very Versatile! Create both boy and girl owls! Simply change your fabric for a fun different look! Grab your Minky, Fleece, and Cotton and whip up a couple today!

Sleepy Time Owl Sewing Pattern

Pick up my Sleepy Time Owl Sewing Pattern Here!

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My Embroidery Machine ITH Sleepy Time Owl Here!

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Jun 04, 2015

NEW Guinea Pig Sewing & ITH Pattern!

Guinea Pig ITH Pattern

Woooo So many New Patterns such little time!!! Meet my NEW Guinea Pig Pattern! These Guinea Piggie stuffie are gorgeous and come together sooo quickly!

Guinea Pig ITH Pattern

Make them on a Sewing Machine PDF Pattern or ITH (In the hoop) hooray! And my ITH Guinea Pig Pattern comes in 5 hoop sizes and makes the perfect snugly cuddly pet for your little ones!

Guinea Pig ITH Pattern

Pick yup your Guinea Pig Pattern Today!

Guinea Pig Pattern...
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May 20, 2015

Quick & Easy Felt Dolly King, Queen/Princess Crowns are here!

Doll Crowns!

♫ Hooray! ♔ Dolly King, Queen/Princess Crowns are here!

* So fast
* So Easy your kiddies can make them!
* Plus they fit your kids too!!! Eeeeek so cute!

☛ Let's Play Dress Up! ☚

Find the ♔ Queen/Princess Here!

Find the reversible ♔ King & ♔ Mini Queen Here!  

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Come join in our Dolly Making Party in my Secret Facebook Doll Making Group!
 Happy Sewing from Sarah
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May 15, 2015

ITH Mermaid Pattern is Here!



ITH Mermaid Pattern

Meet my In The Hoop Marvelous Mermaid Embroidery Pattern! Oh they are just so cute and much easier than you think to make! It comes in 4 hoop sizes and makes the sweetest sea dwelling friends for your little ones! Plus they are oh so Quick and Easy! You will surprise yourself!


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May 15, 2015

Merbaby Sewing Pattern is Here!

Merbaby Mermaids

Meet my Merbabies Sewing Pattern, cute Baby Mermaid Dolls that are 13" (33 cm) tall from cotton and felt fabrics. Splish Splash! 
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Apr 30, 2015

Cute Kitty Cat Sewing Pattern Out Today!

Kitty Cat Sewing Pattern

Hooray! My Cute Kitty Cat Sewing Pattern is out today!  Lot's of requests for this one to be added to the Sew Cute Stuffie range, so here she is! At 10" (25.4 cm) tall you'll love how super sweet these kittens are and how fast they come together!

Cutie Cats!

Create both boy and girl Kitties! Simply change your fabric for a fun different look! Grab your Minky, Fleece, and Cotton and whip up a couple today!

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Apr 22, 2015

NEW ITH Snow Sisters - 2 NEW ITH Doll Patterns to make Frozen Friends with!

snow sisters ith doll embroidery pattern diy stuffies 2

Hooray hooray! My ITH Snow Sisters doll patterns have come to play!

* Fast - make a basic doll in about an hour! WOW!
* High Quality & customizable!
* Child Safe – Children of all ages will love them
* 90% of doll (body & limbs) constructed within 2 Hoops.
* 4 hoop sizes (5x7 6x10 7x12 and 8x12)


Pick up the play set here, Or buy them individually!

And don't forget their cute fluffy snowman friend Here!

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Apr 14, 2015

How to Use a Discount Code

Site Checkout
You will be taken to this page ... see red highlight for the discount code section.  Click it.

A field will open up in a blue box, enter the code and CLICK .... APPLY
PayPal Checkout 
 
If you are paying with PayPal and want to use a Discount code, you will be able to enter the code AFTER you have followed the PayPal checkout process.

 Click the Checkout with PayPal.
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Apr 13, 2015

Cute New Yeti Stuffie Face is here!

Yeti ITH Stuffie Pattern

Cute new Yeti Face is here! Sized to fit all 5 ITH Monster Patterns these transform your Monsters into fluffy snowmen!

Yeti ITH Stuffie Pattern

Grab your ITH Yeti face here:

Need the Yeti/Monster Sewing Pattern go here!

 Happy Sewing from Sarah
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Apr 08, 2015

Poochie Puppies are here!

Poochie Puppies Cute Dog Plushie Sewing Pattern

Hooray my Poochie Puppies are here today! They are cute, quick .. and of so easy! You'll love how sweet these darling doggies are and so will your little ones!

Dog and puppy ITH Stuffies

Make them out of different fabric (fleece, cotton, minky) for lots of different breeds and characters!

Grab the ITH Embroidery Machine Pattern Here!

Poochie Puppies Sewing Pattern

Or the Sewing Machine Pattern Here! 

 Happy Sewing from Sarah
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Mar 25, 2015

New LuLu Ballerina Art Doll Sewing Pattern



LuLu Ballerina Sewing Pattern

Meet the lovely LuLu, she's a beautiful Ballerina and loves to dance and play! This is an Easy, 13.3 inch (34cm), Free Standing, Button Joint, Art Doll Sewing Pattern made from cotton and felt.

Ballerina Bubble!

What a cutie and much easier to make than you think! You'll whip up a whole ballet troupe in no time ..... and she'll be your best friend for life!

Ballerina jointed art doll

Find my New LuLu Ballerina Sewing Pattern in my DollsAnd...
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Mar 24, 2015

NEW ITH Bunny Face for Easter!

New Bunny Faces

Surprise!!!! Meet my NEW Bunny Face for Easter!!  So super cute Open eyed with Teeth!!! Eeek!
They will make the perfect addition to your Bunny Family!

Bunny rabbit stuffie

Get my NEW Face in my DollsAndDaydreams.com Shop HERE.

★ Face is already sized to fit my ITH Bunny, all 5 sizes are included and come in a 4x4 and a 5x7 hoop. Hooray!!
★ PLUS: The 6x10 (made in the 5x7 hoop) and 5x7 faces (made in the 4x4...
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Mar 13, 2015

Baby Unicorn, Zebra, Pony Sewing Pattern is Here!

Baby zebra unicorn Sewing Pattern

After many requests I am releasing my adorable Baby Unicorn, Zebra, Pony Pattern ... as a Sewing Pattern! Hooray!

horse Sewing Pattern

You'll love how fast these friends stitch together and how versatile this pattern is! Create both boy and girl softies!

baby pony zebra unicorn Sewing Pattern softies

Simply change your fabric for a fun different look! Grab your Minky, Fleece, and Cotton and whip up a couple today!

Find the *NEW* Unicorn, Zebra & Pony Sewing...
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Feb 21, 2015

Baby Fox Sewing Pattern is here!

Fox Sewing Pattern

Hooray!! My Adorable Baby Fox is here today!You'll love how sweet these wonderful woodland fox friends are ... and how fast they come together! 

Cute Fox Sewing Pattern

Very Versatile! Create both boy and girl Foxes! Simply change your fabric for a fun different look! Find the Sewing Machine PDF Pattern Here! 

Fox ITH  Machine Embroidery pattern

Find the ITH Embroidery Machine Files Here!

fox sewing tutorial


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Feb 11, 2015

In The Hoop Embroidery Machine Kitty Cat Pattern is here!

Cat In The Hoop Embroidery Pattern

Introducing my In The Hoop Embroidery Machine Cute Cat Pattern to make a Baby Safe Kitty Stuffie. Mama Cat loves all of her Kittens .. careful they multiply fast!

Cat In The Hoop Embroidery machine pattern

You'll be The Cat's Meow after you make one of these cuties!

Kitty Cat Cuddles

Find them Here!

 Happy Sewing from Sarah
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Feb 11, 2015

ITH Embroidery Machine Patterns are also PDF Sewing Patterns!

ITH and PDF Stuffie Patterns

I'm so pleased all of my Sewing ladies LOVE my new ITH range! Did you know they all started from my Sewing Patterns??? Yup .. Isn't it amazing what different fabric will do LOL

Grab your Minky and Fleece and one of my Sew Cute Stuffies Sewing Patterns Here: http://dollsanddaydreams.com/collections/sew-cute-stuffies

These are the Sewing Pattern Equivalents!!!
Same Pattern Designs just shown in...
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Feb 02, 2015

Doll & Softie Feature in Stuffed Magazine!

Stuffed doll softie magazine feature

My super fun Alice in Wonderland Sewing Pattern Set was featured in this months Stuffed Magazine! I'm thrilled as she's one of my faves with her big hair and pretty apron dress! 
And ... who doesn't love a fluffy bunny!

Find the Set Here!

It's Happy Dance time in my Sewing Studio Today!

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Jan 23, 2015

NEW Love Bird Chick Sewing & ITH Pattern

Blue Bird Sewing Pattern!

Meet my New Bird Patterns!!! These are super cute and easy and comes as a Sewing Machine Pattern ... like this 20 minute Blue Bird.....

ITH Bird, Duck or Chick!

And the ITH Embroidery Machine Patterne ... like this Easter Chick and her Feathered friend!

Love Birds ITH Embroidery Machine Valentine Pattern

These patterns are so Versitil! Make fluffy Chicks for Easter, a pair of 'Love Birds' for Valentines Day.... beautiful Blue Birds, Cockatoos, parrots, the Sky's the limit...
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Jan 16, 2015

4 New Doll Clothes Patterns!

Doll Bloomers - panties -  knickers!

No more naked dollies here!!! Oh we just couldn't have that ... it's chilly and these girls need some frilly underwear like yesterday!! Hahaha So I created this double Dolly Underwear Sewing Pattern pack for them!

Doll Underwear sewing pattern

A cute set of vintage inspired Bloomers for the beach, and a pretty pair of Panties, perfect for
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Jan 09, 2015

NEW ITH Unicorn Horse Machine Embroidery Pattern out today!

ITH Unicorn Horse Pony Stuffies


Meet my adorable ITH Unicorn Horse Machine Embroidery Pattern! These are just so cute to make! 99% ITH with only 2 hoopings - Hooray!


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Dec 08, 2014

Topsy Turvy Doll Sewing Pattern is here!

Sleeping Beauty Topsy Turvy Doll Pattern

I simply loved making this fun & easy Topsy Turvy Doll Sewing Pattern just like the one I had as a child! Meet Sleeping Beauty a 21" (53 cm) tall doll made from cotton and felt fabrics.

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Dec 01, 2014

NEW ITH Elf Embroidery Pattern is here!

Christmas Elves!
Meet my Adorable ITH Elf Embroidery Machine Pattern! I simply love them! Make both a boy and girl cheeky Christmas elves with this pattern! How fun!
Elf ITH
It comes in 5 hoop sizes and it's 99% ITH WOW! Even a 4x4 size to hide in a stocking! Plus they are oh so Quick and Easy! They come with removable hats and shoes too for dress up play .. why not add your little ones name to their hat as I have done!
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Nov 28, 2014

Flash Weekend Sale!!!!!! Last one of the Year!



WOW! I've been inundated with Sales requests ... soooo as a very BIG Thank You to all of my wonderful customers I will be hosting a Flash Weekend SALE!!!!!!!! 
Grab your patterns now as this is the Last Sale of the Year!!!

 http://dollsanddaydreams.com/ 

Thank you for sharing all of your amazing photos with me! 
Lots of hugs and very happy sewing,
Sarah xxxx


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Nov 19, 2014

New Kawaii Boy Doll Face Pattern is here!

Kawaii Machine Embroidery Boy Doll Face Pattern

New Kawaii Boy doll Machine Embroidery Face Pattern and the Hand Embroidery & Painting Template are now available! Hooray!

Kawaii Elf

Perfect for your Christmas Elves or any other boy doll you want to whip up!

Kids love these big eyes! Pick up a Pattern today!

Machine Embroidery Kawaii Boy Face Pattern


Or

Hand Embroidery & Painting Kawaii Boy Template

 Happy Sewing from Sarah
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Nov 13, 2014

Yeti & Monster Sewing Pattern is Here!!!

Yeti Monster Pattern

Let's make Marvelous Monster and a Fluffy Yeti! I had such fun with my NEW Yeti Monster Sewing Pattern! Yup,* It's a Double Pattern Package! * whooo hoo!! You can make both of these cuties with just this one pattern!

Monster Softie Sewing Pattern

With so many different face options you can make as many Monsters to cause mayhem with your little ones as you like!

Yeti Sewing Pattern

Or whip up a couple of wonderful winter Yetis to snuggleup to...
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Oct 30, 2014

How to make Felt Curls for your Doll! New easy Pattern!

Goldilocks

Have you always wanted to know how to make Felt Curls for your dolly? Well look no further, my Goldilocks Doll Sewing Pattern has a full head of ringlets that are sure to delight any little girl! She's a fun and easy pattern with lots of extras thrown in :)

Goldilocks & her cute curly felt hair

She comes with removable Shoes, Baby Bear Ribbon Tag Blankie, 
Porridge bowl and spoon patterns.......

Goldilocks pdf sewing pattern

....... And Two Face & Hair Options!
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Oct 27, 2014

In The Hoop Bat Stuffie Pattern & Sewing Machine Pattern

Bat Sewing Pattern

The Bat's are here! Meet my ITH Embroidery Machine Bat ...... and my Sewing Machine Pattern Bat! Both are super spooky fun and ever so easy to make!

Bat PDF Sewing Pattern

My versatile patterns allows you to create both boy and girl bats and is designed to be used with lots of different fabrics!

Bat ITH pattern

Have fun using Fleece, Minky and Cotton!  So many options!

ITH Bat Stuffie Pattern

Safe for young children these fun friends will be a real treat...
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Oct 14, 2014

Zombie Doll Sewing Pattern is here!

zombie doll sewing pattern

They are here... the Zombies!!!! Run!!!!! Hahaha I had such fun making my Zombie Sewing Pattern, with their knocked knees and cute faces! Pick & Mix Zombie bits! Bone limbs, oozing eyes, eye sockets, scars, old teeth and ... a brain!!!! Spooooky!!!!

Zombie Monster Mash!

There's a Monster Mash party in the graveyard this Halloween and you're invited! Zombies are dragging their body parts all over town to get...
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Oct 09, 2014

ITH Snowman Embroidery Machine Pattern is here!

Snowman ITH Embroidery Machine Pattern

Meet My In The Hoop Embroidery Machine Snowman Pattern! These are 'Snow' much fun to make! Hahahaha Fast too, and ever so soft and cuddly!

I love giving warm hugs!

Baby it's cold outside! Well My ITH Snowman Loves Warm Hugs

Snowman ITH Pattern

It comes in 5 hoop sizes and makes the perfect Frozen Friend winter wonderland toy!

Snowgirl love!

Find my ITH Snowman Pattern

In the DollsAndDaydreams.com Shop

 Happy Sewing from Sarah
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Oct 03, 2014

Hula Beach Girl Summer Sewing Pattern

Hula Girl Sewing Pattern Beach Bikini Girl

Meet my Hula Beach babes! Such a fun Summer Sewing pattern and perfect for my lovely sewing ladies down under .. and those of us that want Summer to last all year!

Beach Babes!

There's Hawaiian Hula fun to be had on the beach .. or maybe your dolly likes to relax in the sun ... or splash in the pool in a retro bathing suite or an itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini ....?!

Hula Girl Sewing Pattern

The pattern comes with 2...
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Oct 03, 2014

Surfer Boy Sewing Pattern - Deep Sea Diver too!

Surfer Boy Sewing Pattern

My Surfer Sewing Pattern is here! He's a cool Dude who loves to catch rad waves on his surfboards ..

Diver Sewing Pattern

 ...... or dive down to explore shipwrecks and coral reefs! 
Perfect for Summer fun with your Sea Explorer!

Surfer Sewing Pattern

He's fast and fun to make & comes with removable swim shorts, a long and a short surfboard, a removable diving mask, snorkel and flippers!

Summer Sewing Dolls

Find this Rad Surfer Dude Sewing pattern

In the...
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Sep 15, 2014

5 Little Monkeys Jumping on the bed!



Recognize these Monkeys?! Yup they are made using my pattern! I'm so excited to have teamed up with the talented creators of Pancake Manor for their kids Nursery rhyme "5 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed!"

Are you a Cottage Industry? Share this fab fun video on your page and let your clients know you make these cute Monkeys!!

This is the best song ever! My kids have been dancing around the living...
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Sep 06, 2014

Finished Doll Pattern Sizes

Doll Sizes Large Meduim and Small Sewing Patterns

How big are Dolls And Daydreams Dolls?! Wow with over 50 dolls & counting in the collection I have quite a wonderful range for you and your little ones to love!

They range from Large Hug-able, to the Middle Lovable .. to Petit Pocket Sized Dollies!

Large Dolls – 18 - 21 inches (45.7 - 53 cm)
Medium Dolls – 16 inches (40.5 cm)
Small Dolls - 7.5 - 12 inches (19 – 30.5 cm)

In this Photo – Miss Tippy...
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Sep 03, 2014

Geek School Boy Sewing Pattern is here! Hooray!

Geek Nerd Doll Sewing Pattern

Meet Master Tippy Toes Sewing Pattern! He's a child friendly Button Joint Geek School Boy! Perfect for your Back to School kids!

I love Geek Boys!

He loves to get up to mischief ... something tells me this clever chap will work for Nasa one day!

School Boy Nerd Doll Sewing Pattern

I'm proud to say that this Nerd Doll "Stu Diez' was designed exclusively for Homespun Magazine, Australia's No.1 leading craft magazine!

Brother & Sisters! <3

Find my Geek School Boy in

The...
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Aug 25, 2014

ITH Fox Embroidery Machine Pattern is here! Surprise!

Fox ITH Embroidery Machine Pattern

Surprise!! Meet my In The Hoop Machine Embroidery Fox Pattern! Fun, fast and oh so fantastic these snugly cuddly woodland friends are perfect for all ages!

Fox ITH pattern stuffie

With 5 hoop sizes ... you can make the whole family!

Fox ITH  Machine Embroidery pattern

They are adorable no matter what size!

what does the fox say

And ever so hug-able!

Find my ITH Fox Embroidery Machine Pattern in

The Dolls And Daydreams Shop
& Etsy

 Happy Sewing from Sarah
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Aug 18, 2014

My Mask & Tail Costume is Featured in Homespun Magazine!

Homespun Magazine!

What an honor to have my NEW Lion Mask (Out Soon) & Tail set featured in Australia's leading Craft Magazine!!! Thanks so much Homespun!

Come celebrate with me!!   ALL Costume Patterns are on SALE for 1 Week Only!


 
Need an amazing costume for Book Week? 
 
Or 'Treat' your kids for Halloween! 

Click & Create a Costume with your kids today!

 * So easy Kids can make them themselves! * 



 Happy Sewing from Sarah
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Jul 08, 2014

Simplicity Pattern 1341 Dolls And Daydreams Stuffed Ballerina Doll!

My Nanna’s favorite sewing patterns where Simplicity, so when the head of the craft department contacted me in June of last year and told me that Simplicity, yes ‘The’ Simplicity, wanted to work exclusively with me to provide the public with my patterns in print, I was over the moon! And now, a year later I’m very proud to introduce you to Simplicity Pattern 1341, Dolls And Daydreams Stuffed...
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Jul 03, 2014

Cuties for a Cure! - Get Well Little Bentley!

Get well soon little Bentley!  Hugs and kisses from us all! ♡   #cutiesforacure doll made by the lovely Fran for Bentley who is in the car being taken for treatment for #cancer - We love you! Xxx
The lovely Fran (USA) handmade one of my Cuties For a Cure Chemo Dolls for little Bentley. Here he is on the way to for cancer treatment, loving and kisses his new best bud!

My family & I would like to wish him lots of LOVE and to Get Well Soon!!! 
Big Hugs and Kisses coming your way from Arizona Bentley! xxxx
Fran's amazing Cuties for a cure chemo dolls
Fran has been very busy making dolls to give to local children's cancer wards &...
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Jun 09, 2014

New Geek Sewing Pattern and Interview in Homespun Magazine

Exclusive interview and pattern design for #Homespunmagazine ♡ hooray!   #patternmaker #patterndesign #dollpattern #geek #nerd #schoolboy

I was over the moon when the editor of Homespun, the leading craft magazine in Australia, contacted me to create an exclusive boy pattern for them. The specs ... he must be a nerd! Hahaha Well I loved maths and science at school so this was right up my ally!

Miss Tippy Toes

Pluss, Miss Tippy Toes, my adorable button jointed doll really needed a brother! If you love her you'll love him! And they look utterly...
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May 11, 2014

Happy Mother's Day!!!


When I became a mother, I started Dolly Donations ... my daughter was only a couple of months old. You see I wanted to make sure that every child had their very own doll to love .... and the Haiti earth quake had just happened...

I still LOVE my charity sewing! Look at how happy these little kiddies are with their new babies!!! And I love all of the amazing sewing women around the world I have met...
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May 09, 2014

My Free Charity Doll Sewing Pattern Featured in Craftseller - Britain’s no.1 Craft Magazine!!!

I'm honored to say that My Charity Doll Pattern is Featured in Craftseller, Britain’s no.1 Craft Magazine!!! Wow!!  I am so happy that my little dolly will help spread love around the world!
 Not in the UK? 
 Don't worry you can download the pattern for free HERE, and make a child in need smile today, Hooray!!!
 Happy Sewing from Sarah
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Apr 07, 2014

Cuties for a Cure a Chemotherapy Doll Sewing Pattern

Cuties for a Cure Sewing Pattern
Meet my Cuties for a Cure, an Easy Chemotherapy Doll Sewing Pattern. I’ve designed Cuties for a Cure dolls to bring comfort, strength and support to children and adults battling with hair loss due to cancer treatments.
Cuties for a Cure Sewing Pattern Breast Cancer Doll
My Cuties for a Cure Sewing Pattern allows you to make both cool boys and cute girls and comes with lots of fun accessories for you and your children to play with. You’ll be able to...
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Mar 29, 2014

SALE Extended through Sunday!

My Sale Codes decided to stop working last night ......   All fixed now YAY!  But to make sure everyone has time to get their patterns ... I've extended the Sale through Sunday! Hooray!!!
 Happy Sewing from Sarah
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Mar 24, 2014

Send a Doll to a Child in Need - Guatemala

 Did you know I do Charity work? Yup I run Dolly Donations That's how Dolls And Daydreams began!  

 The Excellent: Making a child in need smile!

 The Even Better: I have free charity doll patterns! 

 The Good: Sending
700 dolls over to Guatemala last year! New Doll Drive link bellow! Hooray!

 The Bad:Too many orphans being separated from them siblings Thankfully this charity helps to support and looks...
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Mar 17, 2014

How to get a Free Dolls And Daydreams Pattern

Congratulations to Melissa (UK) for getting her finished Little Red Riding Hood featured in SEW Magazine!!!!  I am so pleased you enjoyed making her, and thanks so much crediting me!
Melissa, run to your e-mail!!  
There's a FREE Sewing Pattern waiting for you as a Thank You! 

  • Have you sent your finished dolls or softies made using my patterns into a Sewing, Craft or Embroidery Magazine? 
  • Did you cr...
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Mar 16, 2014

ITH Pattern Updates - Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend!



NEW Diamond Stitch for Tummies are a Girls Best Friend ;)

Now all of my ITH cotton tummies and hair come with a Diamond Stitch Option! 
As a toy designer I love light looking stitches like the Diamond, the heavier ones, like the Satin Stitch, not only add 1/2 an hour or more to the making of your toy but they often detract from the over all design. All future designs and patterns purchased (created...
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Feb 25, 2014

Embroidery Machine In The Hoop Toy Patterns FAQ

Bunny Rabbit Embroidery Machine ITH Sewing Pattern

Fabrics I LOVE for my ITH Softies

Body
I love Rose (or sometimes it's called Swirl) Minky! Super soft and snugly!
... you can also use low pile fleece, terry cloth and cotton.
If your machine is good with multi layers of thickness you can also use a low pile faux fur.

Inner ears
Always use cotton unless you know your machine does well with multi layers of fabric.

Limbs
Cotton or fleece

Face
Wool Felt...
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Jan 27, 2014

Embroidery Machine Easter Bunny Rabbit In The Hoop Pattern

Bunny Rabbit Embroidery Machine ITH Sewing Pattern
Meet my Quick and Easy ITH Embroidery Machine Easter Bunny Rabbit Family!!!!! Eeeeek! They are so sweet! Only 2 Hoopings, 99% ITH 
... and they come in 5 different sizes for children of all ages to love!
ITH Bunny Rabbit
Soft and snugly!I love how their ears can be floppy too! And their tummies are the perfect spot for you to customize them .. add your child’s initial, name or date of birth onto their tummy...
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Jan 09, 2014

NEW Hedgehog Embroidery Machine ITH Sewing Pattern

Hedgehog Family!
Eeeeeeeeeeek!!!!! Meet my First ITH Embroidery Machine Softie Pattern! Yup it's my adorable Hedgehog in the hoop Family! And they are super quick and easy to make! It comes in 5 different sizes for children of all ages to love! That's 5 Hoop sizes! How much fun, even my 4x4 hoop ladies can make one!!!!
Hedgehog Embroidery Machine ITH Pattern
They are also Baby Safe, perfect for boys and girls.... and very easy to customize! Why not...
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Jan 01, 2014

Happy New Year! It's 2014 Hooray!!!


Happy New Year Everyone!  Here's to another wonderful year filled with lots of love, happiness 
.. and of course sewing!
I can't wait to see what this year will bring  ;) 
 Happy Sewing from Sarah
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Dec 11, 2013

Embroidery Machine Superhero ITH Boy Doll Pattern is here!

Embroidery Machine  In The Hoop  ITH Superhero Boy Doll Pattern
My ITH Embroidery Machine digitized embroidery Boy Doll Pattern and PDF Instructions to make a Baby Safe Superhero doll in the hoop is here at last!!! The perfect boyfriend for your ITH Ballerinas!
In The Hoop Superhero Boy Doll
The pattern includes his removable Superhero Mask, Cape, Belt and everyday schoolboy Glasses too with step by step photos so you can’t go wrong!
In The Hoop Doll Superhero Pattern ITH
He comes in 3 hoop sizes( 5x7 6x10 and 7x12 )and makes...
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Nov 30, 2013

How I became an Indie Doll Sewing Pattern Maker


Dolls And Daydreams sewing patterns is 3 Years Old Today! WOW how time flies! As some of you might know, I love to send my handmade dolls to children in need around the world through my sister site Dolly Donations.  I started by posting a simple free doll pattern  (My NEW Mini Free doll pattern can be found here) online for all to use and it has grown and grown .... and I that is how I evolved...
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Nov 29, 2013

Black Friday Small Business Saturday Cyber Monday SALE!!!!!

First Ever Sale! #blackfriday #sale #sewingpattern #dollpattern #dolls #kawaii #cute #dollsanddaydreams

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I am thankful for all of your support and love!  And to show my thanks I thought I would have a  Black Friday Cyber Monday SALE!!!!   It is my first EVER sale!   Why?  Because I like to keep my prices as low as possible all year round :) ......  But this is my little Thank You to all of my loyal customers!!  

You can find all of my hand picked Sale sewing patterns H...
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Oct 18, 2013

Free Charity Easy Girl & Boy Rag Doll Sewing Pattern

 

I love knowing a dolly is in the hands of a child in need, a little one who needs an extra hug, a best friend, someone to tell their secrets too.  My Doll Making Journey all began with my charity blog called: Dolly Donations!  The Earthquake in Haiti had just hit (2010) and I had just had my daughter.  I wanted to help in some small way so I created a free doll pattern and popped it online.

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Oct 13, 2013

New Embroidery Doll Faces are Here! Hand and Machine Patterns

All of my Digitized Doll faces copy
Hooray my NEW Embroidery faces are here!!! I wrote about the other day as I was super excited to show you all how easy it will be to change the look and character of your dolly even when using the same pattern!  


Embrodery Doll Face Designs by Dolls And Daydreams copy


Choose a Retro ...  Kawaii .... or Art dolly face for your next dolly!!! 

Kawaii Cute Embrodery Doll Face Designs by Dolls And Daydreams copy
I have Hand Embroidery patterns including:
* Stitch guide – including diagrams and instructions
* My Favorite...
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Sep 15, 2013

Australian Cancer Councils Relay for Life Teddy Bear!

Lesley (AU) made this adorable Teddy Bear to help raise money for the Australian Cancer Councils Relay for Life. In his sporty outfit and cute little flag cheering everyone on ... I am not surprised he was a hit!!! He raised over $150 selling 65 raffle tickets! Hooray!!

"So happy with how he turned out!" Lesley
Congratulations to you Lesley and your adorable fluffy bear!
 Happy Sewing from Sarah
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Aug 15, 2013

Homespun Magazine Teaching Children to Sew 'Top Designer' Feature

I was super excited to be interviewed by Homespun Magazine for their Family-tree Stitching feature of Top Designers in the Sewing World!  What an honor, and my little Miss couldn't believe her eyes that her photo was in 'a book Mummy!!!'.
I really enjoy sewing with my daughter, and even though her tiny toes don't reach the foot pedal, and she needs help guiding her fabric ...... we have so much fun...
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Aug 12, 2013

WOW! 52 Easy Girl Dolls for Orphans in El Salvador!

Thank you thank you to the lovely Kimberly who made my Easy Girl Doll Sewing Pattern up for the little girls in an orphanage in El Salvador! What a wonderful story!


"I was looking for a doll pattern to sew for my granddaughters when I happened on your site (Dolly Donations) last summer. Our church goes to an orphanage in El Salvador several times a year and I KNEW this was something I wanted to...
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Aug 08, 2013

Monkeys on a Mission of Love!


Mary has sent 15 beautiful handmade Monkeys on a Mission ... a mission filled with lots of love, cuddles and joy!!!!  She found me through my Dolly Donations page, and I am so glad she did!  These adorable snugly softies are on their way to children in Honduras right now!!!  Hooray!!

Thank you for sharing the photo with me Mary!  And well done on a fabulous idea!  I love them!!!  
If you  send a Mon...
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Jul 27, 2013

I LOVE Hemostats for Doll & Softie Making!

love these

Hemostats look like big tweezers with the handle ends of scissors attached to them.  They are not sharp .. or used for cutting, they are used for gripping .. and they even have a lock on the handle so you can wiggle and pull without worrying that you'll let go of your fabric.  


Hemostats turning dolls softies limbs tutorial 

I love them for doll making.

1) They are brilliant for turning little limbs - well they are brilliant and fast for turning...
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Jul 19, 2013

NEW Sewing Room Make Over DIY

Sewing Room Make Over DIY Dolls And Daydreams 1A
Here's my NEW Sewing Room Make Over!  Ahh it's my slice of Dolls And Daydreams™ Heaven!

Remember where I was before?  It was getting rather crazy trying to fit everything into such a small space ... and once my little girl figured out how to open the baby gate and cut a chuck of her hair with my scissors   ... it was clear I had to move!

I've no before photos, think unfinished basement used for...
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Jul 08, 2013

My Petit Poppet Wendy Doll Sewing Pattern is Here!

Peek-a-boo
Peek-a-boo! Meet Wendy Poppet, she's the first of my NEW "My Petit Poppet" Sewing Pattern Line! Hooray!    … she’s a mere 12 inches tall, made from cotton, yarn, and filled with love!
Meet My Petit Poppet Wendy
My Petit Poppet Line is designed to be Very *Quick & Easy* to make and yet provide you with a high quality and superior finished doll. And yes … You’ll be surprised at just how EASY she is!

Make her walk, sit or...
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Jul 01, 2013

Free Doll Coat Hanger Template

Here's a Cute free Dolls And Daydreams Tag to pop on your dolls and softies you sell!  
Eeeek, so excited, I've had so many request for a printable Tag ... .....
And Guess What!!!!!  Print the page out onto card stock and you'll have ready made doll clothes hangers for my NEW Doll Range!!!! 
 Happy Sewing from Sarah
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Jun 11, 2013

Interview and Feature in Sew Home UK Magazine!

I was very honored to be contacted by UK Sew Home Magazine for an exclusive Dolls And Daydreams interview in their Business Bites section! So if you'd like to learn more about what I get up to and how to run a successful business with children in mind why not pick up an issue (Issue 49)     :)
It made my day to hear it's out!!!  But what made me even happier is that my wonderful Nanna (86 shhhhh...
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May 28, 2013

How to make Doll Cheeks - Free Tutorial

How to make doll cheeks
Want to know how to get that soft cheek look for your dolls and softies? Well look no further, I'm about to show you!  I'm always being asked how to do this via e-mail and facebook I thought it was about time I wrote it up for the blog! Hooray!

You can achieve this look using either one of these 3 methods:

.... with all of these methods I suggest you do a test cheek or two on some scrap first! 

1)...
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May 19, 2013

1234 Dolls Handmade & Collected for Children in Hospital

Karin's cute Little Sisters needed some help at the local dolly hospital!
But now they are being looked after by their new best friends!
Australian Children's Hospitals Drive Update ... the Goal was 1000 dolls .......  this might sound high to some, but when we band together we can achieve amazing things!

Congratulations to everyone who took part in this wonderful Doll Drive!  
 
A total of 1234 dollsa...
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Apr 23, 2013

How to Cut a Doll Sewing Pattern Out

fabric photo 1 copy
In general as long as you lay all your doll pattern pieces along the grain ... with the grain of your fabric running up and down the length and side from side you will be golden.  Hang on what's grain? If you look closely at your fabric you can see it looks like a basket weave.  Cool huh!
So Lengthwise is the side that runs down the  selvage/selvedge ..... Clockwise is 90 degrees to this and your B...
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Apr 08, 2013

What Fabric to Use in Doll Making - The Anatomy of a Doll


Let's talk about the Anatomy of a Doll.
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Mar 24, 2013

Teenagers Sewing Dolls for Children in Africa

Good morning my lovely ladies! With the TSL Dolly Drive 2013 about to finish I wanted to let you all know about the NEW Spring Dolly Donations Drive I'm helping with!

The lovely Amy, Mommy of Lily (on the right who is volunteering this year with her friends), contacted me as they have set up there very own Dolly Donations Drive!!Hooray! And just look at the cute dolls the girls have already made
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Jan 04, 2013

Sew a Dolly for a Child in Need

Karin

I love the Dolly Donation community!  For those of you who have been sewing with me for a while will know that it was through this wonderful work that Dolls And Daydreams was born :)  I'm honored to be working with the lovely ladies behind The Sewing Library on their Doll Drive and wanted to share some of their amazing creations with you ....  like Karin's little froggies in their sweet retro...
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Nov 09, 2012

Little Sister Dolls for Operation Christmas Child


I'd like to thank Heidi Picakeso. The Picasso of Cake for sending me this wonderful photo of a group of adorable hand painted Little Sister Dollies she's made for Operation Christmas Child to go to less fortunate children.

Operation Christmas Child sends shoe boxesto children in need all around the world filled with gifts to make them smile and bring some extra love this holiday season! And my...
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Nov 06, 2012

Curly Felt and Fleece Doll Hair

fleece doll pdf sewing pattern dolls and daydreams kawaii cute

I've had many questions (and discussion with felt gurus) about how to create a cork screw curl for felt doll hair!  I did have a lot of fun creating curls with fleece on my FeeFee Dolly but alas nothing as of yet with felt. With all of my testing of different methods over the past 2 years I have not found one that is reproducible and thus have not included this hair style in my felt/cotton doll...
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Oct 23, 2012

Every girl's a princess - Pocket Princess Dolls for Girls in Need

Paula H

The lovely Paula has come up with a wonderful idea in "Every girl's a princess".  She dropped by my Facebook page to tell me she made up these beautiful Pocket Princesses to raise money to rescue and aid in freeing victims of human trafficking.  Human Trafficking is a frightening reality, even in the Western world, and my heart goes out to all who have been touched by this terrible crime.

Each one...
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Oct 17, 2012

Enlarging a Doll Sewing Pattern: How BIG can you go!

A Dolls And Daydreams Pattern Handmade with love by Brandi BIG ballerina USA 2
When Brandi's daughter asked for a dolly I bet she didn't think her Mummy was going to make her a sister sized one!! And a BIG sister at that!!!
If you have ever wondered what one of my Ballerina's looks like 4 times the size ... here she is!! Wow she must have taken some piecing together after that photo copying session!
I Love her Brandi and I can tell your daughter does too! Two very pretty...
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Oct 15, 2012

How to Remove Wrinkles from Cloth Doll's Faces

how to get the wrinkles lines out of a dolls face when stuffing  copy
There's nothing worse then when you turn your dolly sandwich the right way only to find that her beautiful face is all wrinkled up like an old paper bag!!! On no .. now what?!!  
Do you iron it? That can mess up your embroidery stitches ... or painted face design  ......
Do you cross your fingersand hope that when you stuff her the majority of the wrinkles and lines will come out? If the wrinkles...
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Sep 02, 2012

Handmade Dolls for Little Girls in India - Love them all!



Meet the sweet little girls of Ashraya Daughters orphanage in Tamil Nadu, South India with their very own handmade dollies made using my Easy Girl Doll Sewing Pattern by the wonderful ladies of the Berean class of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Fort Worth.  Aren't they all so adorable!!! ♥

"What fun we had making and sending them; how fine it is to see them in the arms of those we intended them for....
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Aug 21, 2012

Disappearing Quilters Pen for Doll and Softie Faces

I use a disappearing quilters pen for my faces, when I'm embroidering or painting them.  

Simply sketch out your face design out with a disappearing quilters pen then if you make a mistake you can always re-draw :)  Either using your pattern as a guide - see tutorial included in your pattern - or why not try a new face from your imagination!


I use this pen and have never had a problem with the ink -...
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Aug 15, 2012

Pirate Doll for my Son using Crayola Fabric Markers

pirate boy first mate

I had a ton of fun with my daughter making this super cute Pirate for my son using Crayola Fabric Markers. As you know I made an art dolly for my daughter using them not too long ago and I couldn't help but make a First Mate for my little man!

These fabric markers are the best for relaxing in front of the TV after the kiddies have gone down ... or having them help you color in simple shapes and...
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Aug 11, 2012

I'm in the TOP 10 Crafty Pin boards - Thanks Craftseller Magazine!

Craftseller Magazine Pinterest August 2012 top 10 copy

Wow what an honor! My Dress Up Dolls made it to Emma Read's (one of Craftseller Magazines own designers) 'Lovely Finds' Pinterest boards ♥ and was featured in  Craftseller Magazines August issue!!!!!

Craftseller Magazine Pinterest August 2012 dolls and daydreams in the top 10 
Thanks so much to the lovely Katie in the UK for letting me know! Crazy! As I don't get the magazine out here I'd have never had a clue unless someone spotted it!!!! If you ever see my work pop up...
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Jul 22, 2012

My Free Doll Pattern Dolls go to Zimbabwe!



This photo made my week!!! Thank you so much to Sandy for sharing this beautiful moment with me on my Dolly Donations blog.  She made these dollies using my free doll pattern and sent them over to some children in need in Zimbabwe.  Wow! Zimbabwe! And to think I started my Dolly Donations for an orphanage in Haiti..... I love seeing everyone's dollies but to see the excitement on children's faces,...
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Jul 08, 2012

Free Wrist and Ring Doll Pin Cushions Sewing Patterns

Wrist and Ring Pincushion Sewing Pattern

I adore my New Wrist and Ring dolly daydream pin cushions and use them every day! These two kawaii cute girls not only helped me use up some of my favorite scrap material … but I got to recycle plastic bottle caps as well!

This month marks the SECOND ANNIVERSARY of my Dolls and Daydreams one-of-a-kind doll and softie sewing patterns. Hooray! So what better way for you to join in the celebrations...
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Jul 05, 2012

74 Easy Girl Dolls for Little Girls in Kenya!

Dolly Donations for Maasailand Kenya Easy Girl Pattern 4 74 dolls 
  Verity used my Easy Girl Doll Pattern to make loads of very hug-able dolls for little girls in Maasailand, Kenya.
  Dolly Donations for Maasailand Kenya Easy Girl Pattern 2 74 dolls 
 "After a lot of time sewing alone (I) started throwing doll making parties. After my solo work and three successful parties, I had 74 dolls to bring with me."
  Dolly Donations for Maasailand Kenya Easy Girl Pattern 3 74 dolls 
 Wow that is absolutly amazing Verity! They all look so pretty and the girls are all so happy!
  Dolly Donations for Maasailand Kenya Easy Girl Pattern 1 
 
"Now that I'm...
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Jun 06, 2012

Crayola Fabric Markers - Make your own Art Doll!

Princess Crown Doll Hand Painted Fabric Markers Crayola 
I brought a pack of Crayola Fabric Markers for  my daughter to play with, but after I started doodling a face on a prototype dolly one day & knew I had to have my own set too!!  
  Pocket Princess Doll Hand Painted Fabric Markers Crayola 2 
Here's my Pocket Princess Art DollI made for my daughters 3rd birthday ♥ She was so much fun and there wasn't any bleeding of color which was nice! I lost all track of time as I made her one evening .... Here's how...
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May 24, 2012

Why I Love Fray Check for Doll And Softie Making

My Pocket Princess Sewing Pattern has a Cotton Hair Applique Tutorial included in it!
Fray Check or Fray Stopper is heaven in a little bottle! Such a simple idea but with amazing potential to us dolly makers.

Brilliant for small doll pattern pieces. Seriously saves on time .. no more fiddly pattern pieces to serge (over-lock) .. and you don’t run the risk of fraying your cotton (especially vintage...
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Apr 01, 2012

Dress Up Clothes - How to Reduce My Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns

Precious Little Poppets 6a
I've been getting a lot of e-mails about removable clothes for my Little Sister & Flower Fairy Sewing patterns. If you reduce the pattern size by 50% for my 18"+ Dress Up Doll/Softie Clothes ... have a little dolly fitting session .... 'tweak' them a little .. ta-da one dress up mini dolly.
2 quick methods for reducing a sewing pattern
1)Print the pattern out full size and reduce it on the...
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Feb 18, 2012

I was featured in Craftseller Magazine! Hooray!

Craftseller Magazine
Welcome to all the wonderful Ladies who found me after reading about my charity blog Dolly Donations: Sending Love 1 Dolly at a Time in Craftseller Magazine!
I am so honored to be mention and so very grateful you have found me! Hooray!

For anyone interested from my lovely Dolls And Daydreams community,
our current Active Doll Drive is for the Children of Brazil.

And here is a link to my FREE charity...
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Nov 18, 2011

Sewing room makeover all finished!


Well my little blog hiatus is over I'll be back online for regular sewing gossip goodness now that my sewing room is all finished!  Wow.... do i have a lot to tell you ... and show you!  Thank goodness I have such a craft hubby with crazy building skills (and a little help from Ikea) as I was lucky enough to get a fully functioning pattern making room .... in the heart of the house .....


As you...
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Sep 16, 2011

Selling at Craft Markets and Fairs: How to Set Up Your Stall for Success!


Kristen (USA) from What the Pup?! Makes unique polymer clay pet tags and jewelry that are just fabulous for any pampered pet.  She’s also very savvy when it comes to selling at Craft Fairs and has written this fab guest post fro us all!

All the photos I comment on are of Sarah’s fabulous stall from Cotton Kiwi (NZ). She’s a pro when it comes to setting up her table … plus she runs Devonport Craft...
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Sep 09, 2011

306 Dolls for the children of Indonesia.


Friends Peace Teams to Indonesia began after the 2004 tsunami devastated Aceh. Nadine Hoover, travels to Indonesia to help tsunami and war survivors in Aceh and North Sumatra and she set up this wonderful Doll Drive for the children.


“Play structured to support the development of young children greatly supports the development of parents and teachers as well when they engage in the play themselves....
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Sep 03, 2011

Ribbon Tag Owls for Children in Hospital


Cynde (USA) who is a member of the Hoag Hospital auxiliary in Newport Beach CA has been busy making my Ribbon Tag Owls.

Aren’t they cute!!! And what makes these little guys twice as lovely is that Cynde is making them to give to each of the children that enter the Hoag Hospital Emergency Room!!

What a fantastic idea Cynde! Something sweet and cuddly to put a smile on a kiddie winks face!
Thanks so...
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Sep 02, 2011

How to Use Cotton Appliqués Instead of Felt, A Doll And Softie Making Tutorial

Want to create a different look for your Dolls and Softies? Why not try cotton appliqués instead of felt ones.

“But Sarah, cotton frays!!!” I hear you cry … this is true, but there are a number of ways around this.

Here are my Top 3 Methods. Best of all, they are fast and really easy!
My Pocket Princess Sewing Pattern has a Cotton Hair Applique Tutorial included in it!


1) Add a Seam Allowance.

Take...
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Aug 30, 2011

How to Whip Stitch - fab for felt!


The whip stitch is ever so easy and fast. Some people close there softie with a whip stitch but I don’t recommend it for that as it makes the softie look unfinished and a tad ugly if I say so myself … I always choose the invisible Ladder Stitch to close.



However, the whip stitch is lovely and secure (so good when making toys for kiddies under 3), and is great for closing fabrics with multiple...
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Aug 11, 2011

Big Doll Martha's Proceeds to be Donated to Make-A-Wish, Hooray!

Martha has been a very busy young lady! Along with all her friends in the Sewing Sisterhood (AU) she has been traveling around and seeing so much!

She’s very excited as all of her proceeds from her on-line auction and her assorted goodies in early December will be donated to Make-A-Wish® Australia!Which helps support children with life-threatening medical conditions and brings happiness to the...
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Jul 09, 2011

Pricing & Selling your Dolls and Softies


As you all know I allow for everyone that purchases my sewing patterns to sell items made from them in limited quantities and I’m often asked what price someone should be selling them at. How is it that one person sells a doll at $30 and another at $40 when they are using the same pattern?

Well here’s how I price my finished dolls:




I take into account my Material Cost.

How much was my cotton, felt,...
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Jul 04, 2011

How to print your own Fabric Labels using a Hand Carved Logo Stamp


I’ve had the pleasure of peeking through the ever so talented Chantal’s, from Chantal Vincents Art (Au) online blog portfolio for some time now. I adore her hand carved stamps and all the creative ways in which she uses them!

Flying Fish hand carved stamp in her Etsy Shop
From original cards,
...... to cute everyday fun stamps ....
.... To beautiful note books, there’s so many uses for stamps!

So when...
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Jun 08, 2011

How to Wash Dolls and Softies made from Felt and Cotton Fabrics

Janet from Felt on the Fly is back with a fabulous tutorial on how to care for your doll and softies made from felt and cotton fabrics.
As you know from her last Guest Post, cotton fabric is easily washed, and pre-washing cotton fabric ensures that the colors are color-fast, and that shrinkage occurs before assembling your project. Janet's wool felt does not require pre-washing and is color-fast.
J...
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Jun 03, 2011

Wool Felt: Why Crafters Around the World Love It!


What a treat I have for you! The wonderful Janet from Felt on the Fly  is here for a chat on ….. you guessed it, Fantastic Wool Felt! But this isn’t any old craft felt, no no no, this is soft, beautifully colored high quality merino wool felt from Europe.


Janet was sweet enough to send me a little sample. Really I shouldn’t be surprised at the lovely presentation of her product, she's been in the...
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Apr 14, 2011

Embroidery Stitches for Doll and Softie Faces - Easy Beginner Tutorial


I love hand embroidery! It's ever so relaxing and the results are fab!  Don't be intimidated, it doesn't have to be perfect, that is the beauty of handmade, each doll is unique!  In this tutorial I'll be showing you Step by Step how to Hand Embroider my Top 6 Favorite Embroidery Stitches for Doll and Soft Toy Plushie Faces
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Apr 11, 2011

Cutting Out Felt Shapes Using Tape - Free Tutorial


I stumbled across this brilliant felt tutorial by Kimara from WeeFolkArt and thought I’d give it a go.

Since writing my Tutorial on Cutting Out Felt Shapes Using Freezer PaperI’ve heard from a lot of my lovely Daydream blog friends that Freezer Paper is either super expensive in your neck of the woods, or pretty much non-existent. And as I have no idea what the equivalent product would be called in...
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Apr 07, 2011

How to Customize Handmade Dolls and Softies


I wanted to share with you some very simple tricks to customize your handmade dolls and softies. By altering just a few details to one pattern you can make lots of variations of that doll or softie.

Faces.
All of my patterns come with very easy embroidery, painting and felt applique face templates for you to follow but you can easily customize your doll and softies faces.

Mouths.
As you can see from...
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Mar 22, 2011

Free Doll & Toy Making Tips, Tricks, Techniques & Troubleshooting

Here's a little summery of my Doll & Softie Toy making Tips, Tricks, Techniques & Troubleshooting that I've complied and I thought I'd share with you all. I'll be adding to the list as I think of more to include!  Enjoy!  All tool links are to items I use.



Sewing Machine



Get to know your own machine, play around with it and have fun.

Change your needles regularly and always have the same thread on...
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Feb 28, 2011

How To Use Freezer Paper to Cut Out Doll and Toy Sewing Patterns

The joys of working with Freezer Paper never cease to amaze me! A while ago I used freezer paper in my fabric tutorial printing method, since then I have discovered that you can not only use it on cotton fabric but also on felt. Yes felt!
You can always pick up a small pack like this, Reynolds Freezer Paper or buy it in pre cut sheets to print on, Quilter's Freezer Paper Sheets 8-1/2x11 Inch (A4)o...
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Feb 07, 2011

Quick and Easy Felt Flower for your Doll’s Hair

Don't you just love felt?!  I do :) I love making dolls hair, shoes and clothes out of it. 



But I always end up with so much scrap. I save the pink for cheeks (too cute!), but what to do with all the other colors?!  Not to be one to waste anything, I think I have OCD when it comes to recycling , I decided to come up with a very easy and cute simple flower for your Dolly’s hair!
It’s quick and so...
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Jan 31, 2011

Pre Washing Vintage and Modern Fabric



Don’t you just hate it when you wash your fabric before a big project and the edges fray so much they get tangled up in your machine?  Or around themselves for that matter!!  Well I do! One thing I learnt quickly when it comes to pre washing my fabric was to use my pinking shears.


Trim down both raw edge sides before you pop it into the washing machine. Add detergent (without fabric softener)and...
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Nov 29, 2010

How to Paint a Dolls Face - Free Tutorial


So you only paint by numbers, or at least, you did back in high school! Well don’t worry, I have broken down how to paint a Dolly Face in to 3 easy steps. … but there are 4 videos you cry ….. yes, that’s because my naughty little doggies decided to start barking very loudly right in the middle of the last tutorial video!!!



Simply trace your face on to your fabric and paint it in before you sew, or...
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Nov 29, 2010

Ladder Stitch Tutorial - How to Close Dolls and Softies the Right Way!



In this video tutorial I will be teaching you how to close your cloth dolls and plush toy Sewing and ITH Patterns the correct way using the Ladder Stitch.
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Sep 01, 2010

Fabric Label Tutorial: Made from Things in Your Pantry!

This tutorial is not only for fabric labels but for printing on fabric for any project from your home printer and all from things that you probably already have in your pantry!!

I’ve wanted to get some fabric labels made for a while now … but of course I’ve run out of time. So I did a bit of experimenting today and whipped some up and you can too.

What you’ll need:
  • Computer/inkjet printer
  • Freezer...
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